A multi-area agreement (MAA) was an

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framework that aimed to encourage cross boundary partnership working at the regional and sub-regional levels. They were defined by the

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(DCLG) as voluntary agreements between two or more top tier (county councils or metropolitan district councils) or unitary local authorities, their partners and the

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to work collectively to improve local economic prosperity. There were 15 signed off multi-area agreements in England: However, these were folded into the new

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created by the Conservative/Liberal Democrat coalition government and were finally repealed under the Deregulation Act 2015. Additionally there were five areas who were in negotiations with DCLG regarding the development of an MAA: * Gatwick Diamond *Hull and Humber *Milton Keynes South Midlands *Nottingham *Regional Cities East

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Map of MMA areas in England
{{DEFAULTSORT:Multi-Area Agreement Local government in England